Turnpike Marketing Manager, Department of Transportation

The Manager of Marketing for NCTA manages and directs the day-to-day operations and functions of the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) marketing efforts consisting of creative services, advertising, branding, interactive marketing and promotions. The Marketing Manager will work as a member of the Communications Office, working closely with all members of the NC Turnpike Authority, as well as primary marketing consultants to develop a marketing plan for NC's first toll road. Marketing Manager will oversee and manage the contract of the outside PR/Marketing Firm and will be responsible for ensuring the Firm meets all objectives while following NC policies and procedures and help launch the state's first toll road project. Excellent strategic leadership skills required. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong creativity and problem solving skills required. Highly organized and strong administrative and analytical skills required. Ability to handle multiple projects, tasks and priorities. Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills. Skillful in managing departmental budgets and demonstrating financial accountability. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. You may hand deliver your application to our street address, which is 1 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27604. Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications or related field. At least five years experience in a related Marketing, Promotions or Advertising management position. Minimum two years staff management experience. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

Contact Person: Marsha Thorpe
Contact Agency: Transportation
Contact Address: 1503 Mail Service Center; Raleigh, NC 276991503
Contact Phone: (919) 733-2522

All applicants must submit a State Application (PD-107) to the contact person indicated on the vacancy announcement. A separate application must be submitted for each individual position for which you are applying and must include the specific position title and position number. Resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing a state application. Provide complete information in the Education and Work History sections of the application. "See Resume" is not acceptable. "See Attachment" is acceptable only if duties are a continuation of what is listed in the employment history on the application. Closing date: June 30, 2010.

Coordinator for Research and Outreach, Water Resources Research Institute

This position requires a master's degree in an environmental or water-related discipline, with a minimum of three years experience in either water or other natural resource management, land-use planning, or environmental education/communications. Successful candidate must possess excellent communication, organization, and people skills and be highly computer and web literate, and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously. Experiences in scientific research, higher education administration, web use/development, event planning, or public communications are desirable. This highly motivated professional will coordinate WRRI's research processes, outreach activities, and communications efforts. This position will work closely with the WRRI leadership and other staff. Additional information about the Water Resources Research Institute can be found at www.ncsu.edu/wrri. Closing date: July 28, 2010.

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